Explanation Of Depression

Question 1

Genetic explanation (explanation of depression)

Answer 1

If family member has depression; higher chance you might too
Unipolar depression passed down through genes

Question 2

Twin studies (explanation of depression)

Answer 2

Identical twins, 100% share genetics
Non identical twins, 50% share genetics
McGuffin (1996) 46% chance if one identical twin has depression the other will too, 20% for non identical twin

Something else might have caused the depression
Some people may have a genetic predisposition which needs triggering
Combines genetics and environment is called the diathesis stress model

Question 3

Strength (explanation of depression)

Answer 3

If genes explain depression, we can remove stigma
People with serotonin transporter gene more likely to react negatively to stressful life

Question 4

Weaknesses (explanation of depression)

Answer 4

Very deterministic
Reductionist